FLORICULTURE. Department P (81) FLORICULTURE. 115th Annual Missouri State Fair Sedalia - August 10-20, 2017

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1 Department P (81) FLORICULTURE Superintendent - MO Beverly Gerke, Sedalia, MO Assistant Superintendent - Ranetta Daugherty, Warsaw, MO MISSOURI STATE FAIR FLOWER SHOW 2017 Theme: Home and Garden Amount offered by State Fair in this Department...$3, Section A - Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri Educational Display 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., August Section B - Grow Native Display & Sale 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., August Succulent Display & Sale 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., August Section C - Photography Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. August Section D - Dried Flowers and Designs Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. August Section E - Trash to Treasure Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., August Section F - Daylily & Lily Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday, August 11 Section G - Violet Show & Sale 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday, August 11 Section H - 4-H & Youth Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12 Section I - Hostas & Elephant Ears Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12 Section J - Rose Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 13 Section K - Missouri Master Gardener Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday, August 14 Section L - Potted Plants Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15 Section M - Federated Garden Club Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 16 Section N - Horticulture Show 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 17 Section O - Dahlia Show 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 18 GENERAL AND REGULATIONS Entry Fee is: $.40 per article/item. These rules apply to all sections of the Floriculture Department with exceptions noted in the section rules. 1. Exhibitors must comply with general rules and regulations in the front of this premium book. Violation of these rules may result in any or all of the following: A. Withholding or return of payment for the animal or exhibit, premiums and awards. B. Suspension from future exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission. Suspensions can be for any length of time and may be permanent. C. Probationary exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time and under such terms and conditions to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission. D. Assessment of any other penalty determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission. 2. Advance entries are not required, but recommended for a quicker check in process. Floriculture unloading permits (green tags) are to be picked up at Gate 11 after 7:00 a.m. on the day needed. 3. All floriculture exhibitors must enter Gate 11 at the southeast corner of the grounds on Highway 65 South and pay admission The Floriculture Building will open to exhibitors at 7:00 a.m. daily. Judging will begin at 10:00 a.m. (subject to the show director's discretion). Entries, ribbons and awards will be released no earlier than 6:00 p.m. Displays may be viewed by the public from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the last Sunday. 5. Competitions are open to the public and first-time exhibitors are welcome. Exhibitors must provide complete MAILING ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND PHONE NUMBER to the Data Entry Clerk before placing entries at the beginning of show. Design classes are limited to one entry per class. Horticulture specimens are limited to one entry per variety (or species) per class. Designs may not be re-entered in another show. 6. When there is only one (1) exhibit in a class, the exhibitor will receive half of the premium money for the placing awarded by the judge. 7. The Missouri State Fair does not guarantee premium money, merchandise, prizes or special awards. Because the State Fair Commission is without constitutional or statutory authority to borrow money for its operation, it reserves the right to prorate premium money because of state budget restraints. 8. Each entry must have a Missouri State Fair entry card completed with section letter, class number, entry description and exhibitor's name and town. Each specimen must be properly labeled with variety name and/or common name. The show director and assistants will aid the exhibitors when needed to complete cards and in directing the placement of their exhibits in the proper area. 9. All specimens, flowers and foliage, in any show, must have been grown by the exhibitor or exhibitors unless otherwise stated in the section rules. Plant entries must have been grown by exhibitor for no less than 90 days previous to show. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit, plant material, nor cut fresh fruit or vegetable, is permitted in any class unless otherwise stated in section rules. 10. Dimensions of niches are approximately 28" wide, 36" high, 16" deep; tri-fold posters may be used. Backgrounds should be used in all niche classes. Dimensions of mantels are approximately 12" wide, 48" long, and 54" above the floor. Tables are approximately 42" square (no flatware permitted). Benches are approximately 25" deep and 32" to 36" in height, above floor. Designs for bench classes shall not exceed 25" in width or 42" in height. 11. The Superintendent or Show Director shall have the right to remove from the building, at any time, any exhibit or part thereof which is un-sightly, or believed to be diseased or pest-infested. Every reasonable precaution will be taken to prevent theft, but neither the Missouri State Fair, nor the Floriculture Superintendent, can assume responsibility for loss or damage of personal property. 12. Areas will be roped off to exclude exhibitors and fair visitors to prevent distraction during judging. Decisions of the judges will be final. Awards will be made only if quality warrants. The following scale of points will be used for judging EXCEPT when a scale of points appears in section rules. ARRANGEMENTS Design & Creativity points Color points Distinction & Interpretation points Conformation points Condition points 100 points HORTICULTURE Cultural Perfection points Distinction points No. of Kinds of Varieties points Arrangement points Color Combination points Rarity points Correct Labeling points 100 points 13. The judges will award the placings which receive ribbons and award points based on section schedules (e.g. Blue-5 pts., Red-4 pts., etc.). Each award point will have a point value of $0.35 to determine premiums. Special awards and their award points are listed in the section schedule. "WE DUG DEEPER" AWARD (awarded to the club with the most total points from the show. No premium money is associated with this award; it grants "bragging rights" only). Applies to sections H, K, and M only. 14. The superintendent shall make a decision at his/her discretion on any disputed matters directly connected to his/her position. 15. Items that are sold will be charged a 15% sales commission during the Fair. Please price your items accordingly. 16. If you are not picking up your entries, a self-addressed LARGE manila envelope ($5 minimum for postage) left with the Superintendent will assure your receipt of ribbons. 17. If there are more than 8 entries in any one class, the class will be sub-divided by the show Director. The exception to this rule will be the Education Display. 18. No exhibit will be placed for sell.

2 Section A EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY Director - Ranetta Daugherty, Warsaw, MO "Birds" - August The districts of Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri will provide educational exhibits from various areas of the state to interest the viewing public. Placing will be given by the judges of the daily schedule, which will then be tabulated on Sunday, August 20, to determine place ranking, ribbon and premium won. Section B MISSOURI WILDFLOWERS DISPLAY & SALE Director - Merv Wallace August Section C PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 20 Director - Wanda Rasa, Sedalia, MO Shelly Turpin, Sedalia, MO Brandi Webb, Sedalia, MO Entries must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, Judging will begin at 5:00 p.m. August 9, All photographs submitted must be by amateur photographers only. 2. Photographs must be 8" x 10". 3. Photographs must be matted with black or white mat, 11" x 14" in size, and backed with foam board. 4. Photographs can be black and white, color or sepia. 5. Gloss or matte finish is accepted. 6. No more than 3 entries submitted by any one exhibitor. 7. No pets or people should be in the photograph. Wild birds will be allowed. 8. NO GLASS, frames or hanging materials will be accepted. 9. No photo manipulation (except cropping and color enhancement) will be allowed. 10. Any entry not adhering to the required rules will be disqualified. Judging Subject Matter... 25% Composition... 25% Clarity... 25% Emotion... 25% 1 Song Birds 2 Birdhouses Section C-1 - Birds Section C-2 - Landscapes and Gardens 3 Landscapes 4 Gardens 5 Butterflies 6 Arachnids 7 Any Other 8 Single Bloom 9 Multi Bloom Section C-3 - Insects Section C-4 - Floral Blue ribbon - 10 points, red ribbon - 8 points and white ribbon - 7 points. Best in Class (one awarded in each of the four sections)...10 pts Best in Show...20 pts Award of Distinction...15 pts Award of Merit (Best use of color)...10 pts Artistic Excellence (Best use of subject matter)...10 pts Youth Achievement...15 pts Section D DRIED FLOWERS & DESIGNS SHOW Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 20 Director - Ranetta Daugherty, Warsaw, MO Anna Luellen, Warrensburg, MO Carolyn Doyle, Columbia, MO Barb Rothenberger, Columbia, MO Entries for the dried flower show will be accepted by the floriculture superintendent beginning Wednesday, August 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Exhibits will be released Sunday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. All dried flower show entries must be picked up by 12:00 p.m. August 21, 2017 or they will be disposed of. 1. All entries must have been prepared by the exhibitor. 2. An entry in specimen classes 1-4 will consist of one individual stem or spray unless otherwise specified. Containers are provided for specimens. 3. Designs will be staged on benches. 4. Designers should construct their arrangements so they may be easily moved if necessary. Bases and self-supporting backgrounds may be used. 5. All plant material used in design classes must be dried or treated by the exhibitor. Accessories and contrived flowers may be used. 6. Exhibits entered before the day of the show must be registered with the Building Clerk or Superintendent and have a completed entry tag attached. The entry tag must contain the exhibitor's name, Town, section and class number. Any entry not registered and/or without a complete entry tag WILL NOT BE JUDGED. Section D-1 - SPECIMEN CLASSES 1 Foliage - air dried 2 Blossom - air dried 3 Foliage - dried with silica gel or other material (specify material on entry tag). 4 Blossom - dried with silica gel, borax, sand, glycerin or other material (specify material on entry tag). 5 Pressed flowers - 3 different species, mounted together 6 Pressed leaves - 3 to 5 different species mounted together. 7 Collection Foliage - 5 different species dried and/or treated, each labeled. Mounted together on fabric covered cardboard, not to exceed 12" x 18". 8 Collection blossoms - 5 different species dried and/or treated, each labeled. Mounted together on fabric covered cardboard, not to exceed 12" x 18". 9 Potpourri - display in a clear pint jar (need not be full) use ring with mesh net on top. Attach recipe. No commercial additives permitted. 10 Wreath - one to three species, not to exceed 12" across, please attach hanger. Section D-2 - DESIGN CLASSES 11 Kitchen Creations 12 Garden Gate 13 Lavendar and Lace 14 Spice Rack 15 Bye, Bye Birdy 16 Rainy Day 17 Heavenly Scent - Potpourri From Your Garden in a quart or pint canning jar. 18 My Garden Hat - Embellish a hat with dried plant material, must be able to hang on a peg. 19 Follow the Garden Path 20 Butterfly Beauty JUDGING - DRIED FLOWER POINTS Award of Distinction (classes 1-10)...20 Award of Creativity (classes 11-20)...20 Best in Show...20 Specimen Sweepstakes...15 Design Sweepstakes...15 (The award of creativity may be awarded to any entry the judges deem to be the most creative in classes 11-20, even if it didn't win a ribbon in its design class.) Specimen Classes 1-10, blue ribbon - 4 points, red ribbon - 3 points and white ribbon - 2 points. Design Classes 11-20, blue ribbon - 10 points, red ribbon - 8 points and white ribbon - 6 points. There must be at least 8 entries in each of the first 2 sections to qualify this show for the following top awards. Section E TRASH TO TREASURE SHOW Salvaged Plant Containers & Yard Art Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 20 Director - Linda Nau, Florence, MO Diann Holsten, Stover, MO Judy Kuhns, LaMonte, MO 1. The building will be open to enter exhibits Wednesday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will care for your entries until they are picked up. 2

3 2. All entries and ribbons will remain on display until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August Exhibitors must have grown their own specimens in the entry container for at least 30 days. 4. Accessories are permitted. 5. Dried and treated plant material may be used as an accessory. 6. An exhibitor may enter more than one entry in each class if different containers and plant material are used. 7. Each exhibit must be made by the exhibitor. DESIGN CLASSES Section E-1 - Small containers Less than 12 inches in height and width, not including plant material. 1 Garden Tea 2 Tin Cans 3 Potting Shed Leftovers Section E-2 - Medium containers Less than 24 inches in height and width, not including plant material. 4 Barrels, Baskets, Boxes, and Buckets 5 Overhauled Garden Tools 6 Mailboxes Section E-3 - Large containers Less than 60 inches in height and width, including plant material. 7 Garden Gates 8 Ladders and Doors 9 Wagons and Wheels Section E-4 - Yard Art Accessories for the garden. Handmade objects used to accent plant material, must be self-supporting. Need not be a container or have plant material. Less than 36 inches in height and width. 10 Bowling Balls 11 For the Birds 12 Light it Up 13 Garden Folk and Critters 14 Any Other. Design (Classes 1-14), Blue ribbon - 10 points, red ribbon - 8 points, and white ribbon - 6 points. There must be at least 3 designs in each of the 4 design sections to qualify this show for the following top awards. Green Thumb Award (most unusual and best plant specimens)...10 Creative Thinker (most creative container)...10 Best in Show...20 Sweepstakes (most total award points scored by an exhibitor)...15 Section F DAYLILY (HEMEROCALLIS) AND LILY SHOW Friday, August 11 Director - Jess Emmons, Columbia, MO 1. Entries must have been garden or container grown by exhibitor. 2. Up to three entries may be made in a class by an individual, provided each entry is a different variety. 3. Bottles and wedges for entries will be furnished. Section F-1 HEMEROCALLIS SPECIMEN Color Large Medium Miniature Yellow Orange Pink Red Blend Vase of five to seven stems, any color, in paper Mache vase (greens may be used) 17 Missouri Hybridizers Vase. Three stems of seedlings or varieties, developed by a Missouri grower. 18 Vase of three or more stems double hemerocallis, any color. If less than three stems, points will be three per stem. 19 Vase of three or more stems of spider hemerocallis, any color. If less than three stems, points will be three per stem. Section F-2 HEMEROCALLIS SPIDERS and UNUSUAL FORMS 20 Hemerocallis spiders and unusual forms - Miniature - less than 3" 21 Hemerocallis spiders and unusual forms - Small - 3" to 4 1/2" 22 Hemerocallis spiders and unusual forms - Large - 4 1/2" to 7" 23 Hemerocallis spiders and unusual forms - Extra Large - over 7" Section F-3 HEMEROCALLIS DOUBLES 24 Hemerocallis Doubles - Miniature - less than 3" 25 Hemerocallis Doubles - Small - 3" to 4 1/2" 3 26 Hemerocallis Doubles - Large - 4 1/2" to 7" 27 Hemerocallis Doubles - Extra Large - over 7" Section F-4 HEMEROCALLIS SEEDLING 28 Hemerocallis Seedling - Miniature - less than 3" 29 Hemerocallis Seedling - Small - 3" to 4 1/2" 30 Hemerocallis Seedling - Large - 4 1/2" to 7" 31 Hemerocallis Seedling - Extra Large - over 7" Section F-5 BULBOUS LILY SPECIMEN CLASSES Aurelian Group 32 Any color Oriental Hybrid Group 33 White 34 Pink 35 Red Tiger Lily Group 36 Any color Asiatic Hybrid Group 37 White, Yellow, Orange 38 Pink, Red, Lavender 39 Pollen-free Lily, any color Section F-6 NON-LILY BLOSSOMS 40 Calla Lily, white or pink, one stem 41 Calla Lily, yellow, red, or yellow and red Section F-7 DESIGN CLASSES 42 Come to Roost 43 Till the Cows Come Home 44 All Roads Lead Home Classes 1-15 and 20-41, Blue ribbon - 4 points, red ribbon - 3 points and white ribbon - 2 points. Classes 16-19, 42-44, Blue ribbon - 10 points, red ribbon - 8 points and white ribbon - 6 points. There must be at least 12 entries in each of the four sections to qualify this show for the following top awards. Champion - Hemerocallis...20 Reserve Champion - Hemerocallis...15 Best of Class - Large Hemerocallis...10 Best of Class - Medium Hemerocallis...10 Best of Class - Miniature Hemerocallis...10 Champion Lily...20 Reserve Champion Lily...15 Best of Class - Calla Lily Best Design...20 Sweepstakes (exhibitor with most total award points)...15 Section G AFRICAN VIOLET SHOW & SALE Friday, August 11 Director - Mrs. Linda Hall, Ravenwood, MO 1. Judging will be by AVSA accredited judges using the merit system. A score of 90 to blue ribbon, 80 to 89 - red ribbon and 70 to 79 - white ribbon will be used. SCALE OF POINTS - African Violet Plants Symmetry (leaf pattern) points Condition (cultural perfection) points Quantity of blooms points Size and type of bloom points Color of blossom points SCALE OF POINTS - Gesneriads other than African Violets Gesneriads in bloom cultural perfection points Condition points Quantity of bloom points SCALE OF POINTS - Gesneriads grown for foliage Cultural perfection points Ornamental value points Condition points The AVSA Handbook for African Violet Growers, Exhibitors and (latest edition) shall be the authority for any rule not covered in this schedule. 2. All varieties must be correctly named or subject to correction by the classification committee. 3. All African Violets must be single crown plants (no sucker allowed) except for species and trailers. 4. Any type or shape of pot will be permitted. No double potting, no flared top pots, no supports or collars will be permitted. All pots must be clean and appropriate size for plant.

4 Classes Section G- I - Standard African Violets (over 8 inches in diameter) 1 Lavender, purple and two-tones of these colors 2 Pink, rose, coral and two-tones of these colors 3 Red, wine, fuchsia, plum and two-tones of these colors 4 White, cream, blush, yellow and green 5 Multicolor and edged 6 Fantasy and chimeras Section G-2 - Miniature African Violets (6 inches or less in diameter) 7 Lavender, purple, blue and two-tones of these colors 8 Pink, rose, coral and two-tones of these colors 9 Red, wine, fuchsia, plum and two-tones of these colors 10 White, cream, blush, yellow and green 11 Multicolor and edged 12 Fantasy and chimeras Section G-3 - Semi-miniature African Violets (6 to 8 inches in diameter) 13 Lavender, purple, blue and two-tones of these colors 14 Pink, rose, coral and two-tones of these colors 15 Red, wine, fuchsia, plum and two-tones of these colors 16 White, cream, blush, yellow and green 17 Multicolor, edged 18 Fantasy and chimeras Section G-4 - Trailers and Species 19 Trailers 20 Saintpaulia Species Section G-5 - Other Gesneriads 21 Miniature sinningias, 5 inches or less 22 Episcias grown for ornamental value 23 Blooming episcias 24 Streptocarpus 25 Rhizomatous blooming gesneriads 26 Tuberous blooming gesneriads 27 All other blooming gesneriads 28 All other non-blooming gesneriads (must have some ornamental value) Blue ribbon - 4 points, red ribbon - 3 points and white ribbon - 2 points. Special award, entry must have scored 90 or more points. Best in Class, Classes points Best African Violet in Show points Second Best African Violet in Show... 7 points Best Other Gesneriad (other than violet) points Second Best Other Gesneriad (other than violet)... 7 points Sweepstakes (exhibitor accumulating the most total award points, classes 1-28) points Section H 4-H & YOUTH SHOW Saturday, August 12 Director - Nan Hutcheson Billie Long, Sedalia MO Judy Kuhns, LaMonte, MO 1. Missouri State Fair general rules and regulations of this department apply. 2. All ages up to 18 welcome. Competitions are open to the public and first-time exhibitors are welcome. Exhibitors must provide complete MAILING ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, AND PHONE NUMBER to the Superintendent before placing entries at the beginning of show to receive payment. 3. An individual may enter many different classes, but must have only one design in each design class. Each 4-H club may have as many entries in a class as its member's desire. 4. Each entry must have a MO STATE FAIR ENTRY CARD completed with section letter, class number, entry description, and exhibitor's name and town. Each specimen must be properly labeled with variety name and/or common name. The show director and assistants will aid the exhibitors when needed to complete cards and in directing the placement of their exhibits in the proper area. 5. Scale of points for horticulture: Cultural perfection...60 Condition & Grooming...25 Distinction...10 Correct, complete name...5 Total Scale of points for designs: Conformance (to schedule requirements)...20 Design (elements & principles)...42 Artistic Concept (selection and/or organization)...12 Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor)...10 Distinction (marked superiority in all respects)...16 Total Standard system of awarding: Only 1 first place (blue) ribbon may be awarded in each class to an entry scoring 90 or above. Only 1 second place (red) ribbon may be awarded in each class, to an entry scoring 85 or above. Only 1 third place (white) ribbon per class, to an entry scoring 80 or above. One or more honorable mention (pink) ribbons may be awarded in each class, must score 75 or above. The Scale of is based on perfection (100) points. The top design awards may be given to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in a section, there being at least 3 or more entries in that/those section(s). Section H-1 - ANNUAL AND BIENNIALS 1 Celosia 2 Gerbera 3 Marigold 4 Periwinkle/Vinca 5 Petunia 6 Snapdragon 7 Sunflower 8 Zinnia 9 Any vine-lateral less than 20" 10 Coleus 11 Any Other Section H-2 - PERENNIAL 12 Dianthus 13 Hosta A Small, less than 3" across B Medium, 3"-6" across C Large, over 6" across 14 Phlox 15 Rudbeckia 16 Sedum 17 Any grown for foliage 18 Any vine-lateral less than 20" 19 Any other grown for bloom 20 Grasses Section H-3 - ROSES 21 Red 22 White 23 Pink 24 Yellow 25 Any Other Section H-4 - HERBS 26 Basils 27 Mint 28 Parsley 29 Rosemary 30 Sage 31 Thyme 32 Any Other Section H-5 - BULBS, CORMS, TUBERS, RHIZOMES 33 Dahlia (shown with leaves intact) 34 Canna 35 Gladiolus 36 Any Other Section H-6 - FRUITS & VEGETABLES 37 Fruit A Strawberries B Blackberries C Blueberries D Grapes E Any Other 38 Vegetables A Bell Peppers B Hot Peppers C Squash, with 1/2" to 1" stem D Melons E Greenbeans F Cucumbers G Potatoes H Onions 39 Tomatoes, stems removed A Large B Small 40 Any Other Section H-7 - ARBOREAL (18" to 24" having several nodes) Winners in this section are eligible for the Arboreal Award.) 41 Shrubs A Blooming - Hydrangea B Blooming - Any Other C Non-Blooming 42 Evergreens A Needled B Broadleaf 43 Any branch with berries, fruit or nuts 44 Any other 4

5 DESIGN CLASSES "INSIDE THE GARDEN GATE" Design Rules 1. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables may be used. 2. Backgrounds will be allowed only in classes staged in a niche. Tri-fold posters may be used for niches. Pre-registration is encouraged in classes Entry forms to be printed are in the Floriculture section. Registration can be completed on August 18. Section H-8 INSIDE THE GARDEN GATE (Using all fresh plant material). This section is eligible for the Tricolor Award) 45 End of the Day...bench 46 Summer Breeze... niche 47 Make a Wish...bench Section H-9 BACKYARD GARDENING (Using all dried plant material - dried material may be treated and contrived flowers may be used.) This section is eligible for the Award of Distinction. 48 Rainbow Garden...fairy garden 49 Garden Path... terrarium Section H-10 YARD ART 50 Any Yard Art, under 24 inches tall 51 Any Yard Art, 24 to 48 inches tall Section 10 is eligible for the Designer's Choice Section I-7 - Elephant Ear Specimen - Green 25 Medium, 3"-6" across 26 Large, over 6"-12" across 27 Extra Large, over 12" across Section I-8 - Elephant Ear Specimen - All Other Colors 28 Medium, 3"-6" across 29 Large, over 6"-12" across 30 Extra Large, over 12" across Section I-8 - Elephant Ear Potted - All Varieties 31 Medium, 3"-6" across 32 Large, over 6"-12" across 33 Extra Large, over 12" across Classes 1-33, Blue ribbon - 5 points, red ribbon - 4 points and white ribbon - 3 points. Green Thumb Award points Best in Show points Sweepstakes points Section J ROSE SHOW Sunday, August 13 Classes 1-44, Blue ribbon - 4 points, red ribbon - 3 points, white ribbon - 2 points and pink ribbon - 1 point. Classes 45-51, Blue ribbon - 10 points, red ribbon - 8 points, white ribbon - 6 points and pink ribbon - 4 points. Tricolor...15 Designer's Choice...15 Award Distinction...15 Sweepstakes in Design (H-8 to H-10)...15 Sweepstakes in Horticulture...15 Horticulture Excellence...15 Arboreal Award...15 "WE DUG DEEPER" AWARD (awarded to the club with the most total points from all Floriculture events. No premium money is associated with this award; it grants "bragging rights" only). Section I HOSTAS & ELEPHANT EARS SHOW Saturday, August 12 Director - Mark Goodwin, Warrensburg 1. Entry tags will be provided and must be attached to entry. Name and address with the class number and description must be completed. After judging is complete, exhibitor's name will show on the entry tag. Section I-1 - Hosta Specimen - Green 1 Small, less than 3" across 2 Medium, 3"-6" across 3 Large, over 6"-12" across 4 Extra Large, over 12" across Section I- 2 - Hosta Specimen - Gold or Yellow 5 Small, less than 3" across 6 Medium, 3"-6" across 7 Large, over 6"-12" across 8 Extra Large, over 12" across Section I-3 - Hosta Specimen - Blue (all shades) 9 Small, less than 3" across 10 Medium, 3"-6" across 11 Large, over 6"-12" across 12 Extra Large, over 12" across Section I-4 - Hosta Specimen - Variegated (all colors) 13 Small, less than 3" across 14 Medium, 3"-6" across 15 Large, over 6"-12" across 16 Extra Large, over 12" across Section I-5 - Hosta Specimen - Margined (all colors) 17 Small, less than 3" across 18 Medium, 3"-6" across 19 Large, over 6"-12" across 20 Extra Large, over 12" across Section I-6 - Hosta Potted - All Varieties 21 Small, less than 3" across 22 Medium, 3"-6" across 23 Large, over 6"-12" across 24 Extra Large, over 12" across Director Wanda Rasa, Sedalia, MO 1. Classes 1 through 10 and 17 through 20 are specimens. These classes are to be entered alphabetically under the proper names. Challenge classes, ONE entry per exhibitor per class. 2. Containers for specimens and challenge classes of three roses will be furnished, with the exception of challenge Classes 13, 16, 22 and American Rose Society rules govern all entries and judging. 4. All arrangement interpretations are the exhibitors' fancy. SCALE OF POINTS - SPECIMENS Form Substance Color Stem and Foliage Balance and Proportion Size Total SCALE OF POINTS - ARRANGEMENTS Conformance Design Perfection of the rose(s) Creativity and expressiveness Distinction Total Section J-1 - SPECIMEN CLASSES (Please note: More than one entry permitted in each of these classes provided the entries are of different varieties.) 1 One to a stem Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora 2 Single or Semi-double Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora 3 Hybrid Tea or one bloom per stem Grandiflora, fully open (stamens must show) 4 Floribunda (one bloom per stem) 5 Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora spray (2 or more blooms) 6 Floribunda Spray, (2 or more blooms) 7 Polyanthas 8 Climbers, single or spray (Hybrid Tea Climbers to be entered in Hybrid Tea Class) 9 Shrubs 10 Old Garden Roses, introduced prior to 1867 Section J-2 - SPECIAL CHALLENGE CLASSES (one entry per exhibitor per class) 11 Three roses, one-to-a-stem Hybrid Teas or one-to-a-stem Grandifloras (each a different color class, shown in separate containers). 12 Three roses, one-to-a-stem Hybrid Teas or one-to-a-stem Grandifloras of the same variety. Shown in 3 stages of bloom: 1 bud, 1 exhibitor form and 1 full bloom. 13 Floating Rose: one Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Rose shown floating in a bowl, snifter, etc. Only Rose foliage to accompany the Rose. Exhibitor must furnish container. 14 Three Floribunda Sprays each a different color class. Shown in separate containers. 15 Triangle of Roses, 1 one-to-a-stem Hybrid Tea, 1 one-to-a-stem Grandiflora, 1 Floribunda (one-to-a-stem or spray). Shown in separate containers. 16 Leftover Roses: a collection of left over roses displayed in a tin can, furnished by the exhibitor. No rules other than judge's sudden fancy. 5

6 Section J-3 - MINIATURE ROSE CLASSES (Please Note: More than one entry permitted in each of these classes provided the entries are of different varieties.) 17 Miniature Rose: One bloom per stem, exhibition form, shown alphabetically 18 Single or Semi-double Miniature Rose (5 to 12 petals), shown alphabetically. 19 Miniature Sprays: Two or more blooms on a stem. Shown alphabetically. 20 Fully Open Miniature Rose: One bloom per stem. Stamens must show. Section J-4 - MINIATURE ROSE CHALLENGE CLASSES 21 3 Miniature Roses of the same variety shown in 3 stages of bloom: One bud, one exhibition bloom and one open bloom. Shown in separate containers. 22 Floating Miniature Rose: 1 Miniature Rose in Hybrid Tea form floating in miniature size container. Only Miniature Rose foliage may accompany the rose. Exhibitor must furnish container Single bloom Miniature Roses, 1 bloom per stem, each a different color class. Shown in separate containers. 24 Coffee cup with leftover Miniature Roses. Displayed in a coffee cup furnished by exhibitor. No rules other than judge's sudden fancy. Section J-5 - DESIGN CLASSES Roses used in design classes must have been arranger-grown and properly named to compete. Roses must predominate, but dried or treated plant material and appropriate accessories may be used. 25 Pearly Pink, mass design 26 Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, line design Large Roses 27 Color Wheel, designer's choice 28 Gardens Around the World, modern design 29 Tranquility, oriental design Miniature Roses 30 Home and Garden, mass design 31 Zodiac, line design 32 Baby Boomers, modern design 33 Dance, oriental design Specimen (Classes 1-24), Blue ribbon - 4 points, red ribbon - 3 points and white ribbon - 2 points. Design (Classes 25-33), Blue ribbon - 10 points, red ribbon - 7 points, and white ribbon - 5 point Best of Class - Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora (one to a stem)...10 Best of Class - Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Spray...5 Best of Class - Single or Semi-double Hybrid Tea...5 Best of Class - Open Bloom Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora (one to a stem)...5 Best of Class - Floribunda (one to a stem)...5 Best of Class - Floribunda Spray...5 Best of Class - Old Garden Rose (Classes 10)...5 Best of Class - Climber or Shrub Rose (Classes 8 & 9)...5 Best of Class - Polyantha...5 Best of Class - Miniature (one to a stem)...5 Best Single or Semi-Double Miniature...5 Best of Class - Miniature Spray...5 Sweepstakes Classes 1-10 (most total points)...5 Sweepstakes - Miniature Classes (most total points)...5 Best Arrangement (Classes 25-29)...15 Best Arrangement (Classes 30-33)...15 Arrangement Sweepstakes (Classes 25-33) (most total points)...10 Section K MISSOURI MASTER GARDENER SHOW Monday, August 14 Director - Diann Holsten, Stover, MO John Rucker, Sedalia, MO Janice Simpson, La Monte, MO Barbara Tavener 1. This show is open to all ACTIVE Master Gardeners. 2. More than one entry per class may be made by an exhibitor, provided each is of a different cultivator, type of color. Classes will be subdivided when numbers of entries require it. 3. Fruits and vegetables will be displayed on white paper plates. Plates will be provided. 4. Large flowers must display one stem all others must display three stems. 5. Entries must have been grown by the exhibitor and under the exhibitor's care for 3 months or longer. 6. Containers will be provided for classes 6 thru 42. Needlepoint holder or wedge of plant material or plastic wrap may be used, if furnished by the exhibitor. 7. Fruits and vegetables: Large - 1 specimen; Medium - 3 specimens; Small - 5 specimens. Section K-1- Fruits and Vegetables 1 Fruit 2 Peppers 3 Tomatoes 4 Herbs 5 Any other vegetables Section K-2 - Annuals and Biennials 6 Cleome 7 Gerbera 8 Marigold 9 Petunia 10 Sunflower 11 Zinnias 12 Any other blooming 13 Any other non-blooming 14 Any other vines Section K-3 - Perennials 15 Delphinium 16 Dianthus 17 Hosta, small - less than 3" across 18 Hosta, medium - 3" to 6" across 19 Hosta, large - over 6" across 20 Rudbeckia 21 Asters 22 Coneflowers 23 Phlox 24 Sedum 25 Vines - lateral, less than 20" 26 Grasses 27 Any other, blooming 28 Any other, non-blooming Section K-4 - Bulbs, Corms, Tubers, and Rhizoms 29 Canna 30 Dahlias 31 Day lily, miniature 32 Day lily, standard 33 Any other Section K-5 - Roses 34 Standard 35 Miniature Section K-6 - Arboreal (18" to 24") 36 Rose of Sharon 37 Any other blooming shrub 38 Any other non-blooming shrub 39 Evergreen 40 Holly 41 Any branch with fruits, nuts, or berries 42 Any other branch Section K-7 - Potted Plant 43 Begonia, grown for bloom 44 Begonia, grown for foliage 45 House plant, grown for bloom 46 House plant, grown for foliage 47 Herbs, potted 48 Hanging Garden, grown for bloom, one or more plants, varieties 49 Hanging Garden, grown for foliage, one or more plants, varieties 50 Succulents 51 Any other, grown for bloom 52 Any other, grown for foliage All classes, Blue ribbon - 4 points, red ribbon - 3 points and white ribbon - 2 point. There must be at least 10 entries in each of the sections to qualify this show for the following top awards. Green Thumb Award...15 Best in Show...20 Sweepstakes (most total award points scored by an exhibitor)...15 "WE DUG DEEPER" AWARD (awarded to the club with the most total points from all Floriculture events. No premium money is associated with this award; it grants "bragging rights" only). Section L POTTED PLANTS SHOW August Director - Lori Gerke, Windsor, MO 1. Entries are to be left on display from August 15 through August 20 until 6

7 6:00 p.m. (unless prior arrangements are made with the Superintendent). Plants will be cared for by the Floriculture Staff. 2. Only one plant per container (classes 1-26) unless otherwise stated in schedule (classes one or more plants or varieties per container). 3. Specimens are to be shown in clean unadorned containers of proper size for the plant. Maximum overall dimensions of entry permitted - 48" high x 36" depth. 4. Scale of - Specimen Classes Grown for Foliage Grown for Bloom Form 20 Form 15 Foliage 20 Condition 10 Condition 20 Grooming 15 Plant Size 15 Floriferousness 30 Grooming 20 Size 15 Correct Label 5 Foliage 10 TOTAL 100 Correct Label 5 TOTAL More than one entry per class is permitted in specimen classes (1-34) so long as each entry is a different variety or species. Plants displayed with insects will automatically be disqualified. Grooming of plants improves chances of higher awards. 6. Each design entry (classes is to contain at least one container grown plant. Each design entry (classes 40-42) is to contain at least three container grown plants. 7. Other fresh, dried or treated plant material may be used as part of the design. Fresh-cut flowers may be added within the plant. Accessories are permitted in all design classes. 8. Self-supporting backgrounds are permitted in bench classes. 9. Scale of - Design Classes Horticulture Perfection...25 Creativity...15 Design...20 Conformance...10 Distinction...10 Expression & Interpretation...5 Scale - relationship of all material to each other & total space...15 TOTAL 100 SPECIMEN CLASSES Section L-1 one plant per container 1 African Violet - Standard size 2 African Violet - Miniature 3 Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen, etc.) 4 Asparagus ferns - (Sprengeri, Plumosus, etc.) 5 Begonia - Grown for bloom 6 Begonia - Grown for foliage 7 Cacti (true) 8 Caladimn 9 Coleus 10 Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) 11 Ferns (true fern types) 12 Geranium - Varieties generally grown for bloom 13 Geranium - Varieties generally grown for foliage (scented or not) 14 Herbs - Potted 15 Hibiscus, Tropical 16 Ivy (true ivies and common name ivies-swedish, grape, etc.) 17 Philodendron or Pothos (varieties and common name types) 18 Sansevieria (Mother-in-law Tongue) 19 Schefflera 20 Sedum 21 Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) 22 Succulents (and similar plants) 23 Sun Room Collection - six individual potted plants displayed in similar containers 24 Bonsai (imitations may be entered in this class) 25 Crown of Thorns 26 Any Other House Plant - Grown for bloom 27 Any Other House Plant - Grown for foliage Section L-2 One or more plants (house or garden) or varieties per container. Hanging gardens must have hangers. The bracket will be provided. 28 Wandering Jew (including Bolivian jew and bridal veil) 29 Spider Plant (airplane plant) 30 Any Other Plant - Grown from bulb or tuber 31 Any Other Plant - Grown for bloom 32 Any Other Plant - Grown for foliage 33 Cacti Garden - true cacti, succulents, desert plants in combination, (emphasis on plants) 34 Hanging Garden - Grown for foliage 35 Hanging Garden - Grown for bloom Section L-3 - MINI LANDSCAPES 36 Glass House - Terrariums or Bottle Gardens 37 Cottage Garden - Dish Garden, or Miniature Landscape - Three or more miniature plant varieties per landscape, (well established, must have been maintained as such for 30 days or more). May use figurines and accessories under 6 in height. 38 Spring Puddles (using water feature) Not to exceed 24 inches. Three or more miniature plant varieties per landscape, (well established, must have been maintained as such for 30 days or more). May use figurines and accessories under 6 in height Specimen (Classes 1-35): Blue ribbon - 5 points; red ribbon - 4 points; and white ribbon - 3 points. Design (Classes 36-42): Blue ribbon - 10 points; red ribbon - 8 points; white ribbon - 6 points; pink ribbon - 4 points There must be at least 12 entries in each of the sections to qualify this show for the following top awards. Horticulture Excellence (Best Entry in classes 1-39)...15 Green Thumb Award (most unusual and best plant specimens) (L-1 thru L-2)...15 Award of Creativity (most creative design) (L-3)...15 Best in Show...20 Sweepstakes (most total points scored by an exhibitor)...15 Section M FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS of MISSOURI SENIOR & JUNIOR GARDEN CLUBS SHOW Wednesday, August 16 Director - Marie Pasley, Columbia, MO Missouri State Fair general rules and regulations of this department apply. a) The Floriculture building will be open for exhibitors at 7 a.m. b) Entries will be released no earlier than 6 p.m. Building closes at 9 p.m. c) Judging will start at 10 a.m. 2. This is a National Garden Club, Inc. Standard Flower Show. The Senior Division is open only to members of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri (FGCM), Inc. They must have a social security number. ALL FGCM members must use the MISSOURI STATE FAIR ENTRY CARDS, any other type of entry card used will disqualify your entries. 3. Garden Club classes must be entered in the name of the individual making the entry. The social security number of this individual must be provided to enter. The name of the exhibitor's garden club is to be written under the exhibitor's name on both the top and bottom of the entry card. An individual may enter many different classes, but must have only one design in each design class. Each garden club may have as many entries in a class as its member's desire. 4. Horticulture entries will be placed by committee. Designs are to be cleared by Design Chair before being placed by individual entering. If a specific situation is not covered by schedule rules, the Handbook of Flower Shows, 2007 revised edition of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. will be the authority. 5. Scale of points for horticulture: Cultural perfection...60 Condition & Grooming...25 Distinction...10 Correct, complete name...5 Total Scale of points for designs: Conformance to Type...10 Conformance Schedule requirements...10 Design (elements & principles)...42 Artistic Concept (selection and/or organization)...12 Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor)...10 Distinction (marked superiority in all respects)...16 Total Standard system of awarding: Only 1 first place (blue) ribbon may be awarded in each class to an entry scoring 90 or above. Only 1 second place (red) ribbon may be awarded in each class, to an entry scoring 85 or above. Only 1 third place (white) ribbon per class, to an entry scoring 80 or above. Up to five honorable mention (pink) ribbons may be awarded in each class, must score 75 or above. The Scale of is based on perfection (100) points. The top awards may only be awarded to a blue ribbon winner in a section scoring 95 or above. The design top award winning score 95 or above in a section, there must have been at least 12 or more entries in that section to be awarded. Top ribbon awards may be titled differently than FGCM show ribbons, since ribbons are from the Missouri State Fair. Division 1 - Horticulture "Home Gardens" Horticulture Rules: 1. Entries must have been grown by the exhibitor and under exhibitor's care for 90 days or longer. 7

8 2. Containers will be provided. Unobtrusive wedging can be used to pose specimen. Fruits & Vegetables will be displayed on white paper plates. 3. The Committee reserves the right to subdivide all classes by species, variety, color or size. 4. More than one entry per class may be made by an exhibitor, provided each is of a different cultivar, type or color. 5. Large, medium, and small flowers or foliage plants need only one stem. 6. Fruits and vegetables display size: large - one specimen; medium - two specimens; and small - three specimens. 7. Vines not to be over 20 inches long with apical tip and several nodes. 8. All horticulture specimens must be labeled correctly. Scientific names are encouraged and are required for "Top Exhibitor Award" winners. 9. Top Award winners in Division 1- Horticulture are eligible for the Award of Horticultural Excellence. 10. Top Blue ribbon winners in sections M-1, M-3, M-4, M-6, and M-8 will be eligible for the Award of Merit. SECTION M-1 - ANNUAL AND BIENNIALS - Grown for Bloom 1 Antirrhinum (snapdragon) 2 Celosia (cockscomb) a) feathery b) crested or fan 3 Helianthus (sunflower) a) single b) semi-double/double 4 Impatiens a) single b) double 5 Petunia a) single b) double 6 Tagetes (marigold) a) large b) small 7 Zinnia a) single/semi-double b) double 8 Any other annual/biennial grown for bloom SECTION M-2 - ANNUAL AND BIENNIALS - Grown for Foliage 9 Plectranthus (coleus annual) 10 Perilla 11 Any other annual/biennial grown for foliage SECTION M-3 - PERENNIAL - Grown for Bloom Eligible for Award of Merit 12 Aster 13 Echinacea (coneflowers) a) single b) double 14 Leucanthemum (daisy) a) single b) double 15 Phlox 16 Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) 17 Any other herbaceous perennial grown for bloom SECTION M-4 - HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL - Grown for Foliage Eligible for Award of Merit 18 Ornamental grasses 19 Hosta (one leaf per entry) a) blue - Small, less than 3" across b) blue - Medium, 3"-6" across c) blue - Large, over 6" across d) green - Small, less than 3" across e) green - Medium, 3"-6" across f) green - Large, over 6" across g) variegated - Small, less than 3" across h) variegated - Medium, 3"-6" across i) variegated - Large, over 6" across 20 Sedum 21 Any herbaceouse perennial grown for foliage SECTION M-5 - ROSA (at least 2 sets of 5 leaflets required on stem) 22 Hybrid Tea 23 Shrub 24 Miniature 25 Any Other rosa SECTION M-6 - HERBS (one stem per entry) Eligible for Award of Merit 26 Ocimum (basil) a) green b) purple 27 Mentha (mint) 28 Petroselinum (parsley) 29 Rosemarinus (rosemary) 30 Thymus (thyme) 31 Allium (chives) 32 Any Other herb SECTION M-7 - BULBS, CORMS, TUBERS, RHIZOMES 33 Caladium 34 Canna 35 Gladiolus 36 Any Other SECTION M-8 - FRUITS & VEGETABLES (display small-3, medium-2, large-1) Eligible for Award of Merit 37 Edible Fruit a) berries, stems removed b) any other 38 Capsicum (pepper), stem attached, trimmed a) hot b) sweet 39 Cucurbita (squash), stem attached, trimmed 40 Lycopersicon (tomatoes) a) small, stems removed b) large, stems removed 41 Any other fruit or vegetable SECTION M-9 - ARBOREAL (all specimens 30" or less with several nodes and apical tip) top 95 or above winners in this section are eligible for the Arboreal Award. 42 Shrubs a) hydrangea b) Lagerstromeria (crepe myrtle) c) any blooming shrub d) any non-blooming shrub 43 Evergreen Trees a) needled b) broadleaf 44 Any Deciduous tree 45 Any branch with a) berries b) fruit c) nuts Division 2 - DESIGN "Home for the Holidays" Design Rules: 1. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables allowed in any class. 2. Backgrounds or underlays are allowed in Sections M10 and M11. No tri-fold may be used. 3. Cut vegetables or fruit must be clear wrapped or waxed. 4. Pre-registration is encouraged in classes Fresh plant material not to be treated by any method; oiled, painted, or dyed. 6. Staging provided by exhibitor. SECTION M-10 - "Spring is in the Air" (All fresh plant material) This section is eligible for the Tricolor award. Design space 25"w x 25"d 46 "St. Patrick's Day" - Creative Line design - predominately green plant material 47 "Easter" - Creative Mass design 48 "Mother's Day" - Still Life design SECTION M-11 - "Family Fun" (designer has choice of fresh and/or dried plant material) This section is eligible for the Designer's Choice award. 49 "Mardi Gras" rhythmic design (2 or more rhythms) space 25"w x 25"d 50 "Valentine's Day" Exhibition Table design - space 25"w x 20"d 51 "4th of July" Illuminary design - space 25"w x 12"d (place on mantle) SECTION M-12 - "Elves at Work" (designer has choice of fresh and/or dried plant material) Designs stage on small white steps. All designs not to exceed 8" in any direction. This section is eligible for the Petite Award. 52 "Toys" - design not to exceed 8" in any direction 53 "Trains" - design not to exceed 8" in any direction 54 "Dolls" - design not to exceed 8" in any direction SECTION M-13 - "Tiny Treats" (designer has choice of fresh and/or dried plant material) Designs stage on small white steps. All designs not to exceed 5" in any direction. This section is eligible for the Petite Award. 55 "Sweets" - design not to exceed 5" in any direction 56 "Jewels" - design not to exceed 5" in any direction 57 "Boxes" - design not to exceed 5" in any direction SECTION M-14 Special Exhibit Section - Artistic Crafts "Treasures" (some fresh and/or dried plant material must be used in all crafts. (No artificial plant material allowed.) This section is eligible for the Artistic Craft Award. 58 "Gifts" - decorated package (not to exceed 18" in any direction) 59 "Dress Up" - decorated hat (not to exceed 18" in any direction) 60 "Keep Sake" - dried flower (not to exceed 18" in any direction) Classes 1-45, Blue ribbon - 4 points, red ribbon - 3 points, white ribbon - 2 points and pink ribbon - 1 point. Classes 46-60, Blue ribbon - 10 points, red ribbon - 8 points, white ribbon - 6 points and pink ribbon - 4 points. There must be at least 12 designs in each of the 5 sections (M10 through M14) to qualify this show for the following top awards. Petite

9 Tricolor...15 Designer's Choice...15 Award of Distinction...15 Award of Merit...15 Arboreal Award...15 Artistic Craft Award...15 Sweepstakes in Design...15 Sweepstakes in Horticulture...15 Horticulture Excellence (one per section M-1 to M-9)...15 "WE DUG DEEPER" AWARD (awarded to the club with the most total points from all Floriculture events. No premium money is associated with this award; it grants "bragging rights" only). Section N HORTICULTURE SHOW Thursday, August 17 Director - Lori Fowler, Sedalia, MO Barbara Harrison, Otterville, MO Billie Long, Sedalia, MO This show is open to all Gardeners. The entries must be in the name of the exhibitor and their social security number must be provided to receive payment. HORTICULTURE : 1. Entries must have been grown by the exhibitor and under the exhibitor's care for 3 months or longer. 2. Containers will be provided for classes 1 thru 48. Needlepoint holder or wedge of plant material or plastic wrap may be used, if furnished by the exhibitor. Fruits & Vegetables will be displayed on white paper plates. 3. The Event Director and reserve the right to subdivide all classes by species, variety, color or size. 4. More than 1 entry per class may be made by an exhibitor, provided each entry is of a different cultivar, type or color. 5. Small and medium flowers must have three stems, large flower display only one stem. 6. Fruits and vegetables: large - 1 specimen; medium - 3 specimens; and small - 5 specimens. SPECIMEN CLASSES Section N-1 - Fruits and Vegetables 1 Fruit 2 Bell Pepper 3 Hot Pepper 4 Large Tomato 5 Small Tomato 6 Okra 7 Onions 8 Any other vegetable Section N-2 - Annuals and Biennials 9 Aster 10 Celosia, crested cocks comb 11 Celosia, plumed or feathered 12 Cosmos 13 Cleome 14 Coleus 15 Gerbera 16 Marigold, large 17 Marigold, small 18 Nicotiana 19 Periwinkle/Vinca 20 Petunia 21 Snapdragons 22 Sunflower 23 Sunflower, seed head 24 Zinnias, dahlia type, 25 Zinnias, bicolor or mixed (such as Whirligig) 26 Zinnias, cactus type 27 Zinnias, striata (example - Peppermint or Ortho Polks) 28 Zinnias, pumila or pompon type 29 Zinnias, Mexican or Persian carpet, mixed colors 30 Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate 31 Gomphrena 32 Kauai 33 Herbs 34 Any other annual Section N-3 - Perennials 35 Delphinium 36 Dianthus 37 Gaillardia 38 Hosta, green 39 Hosta, variegated 40 Phlox 41 Rudbeckia 42 Potted plant 43 Yarrow 44 Sedum 45 Grasses 46 Lillies 47 Herbs 48 Any other perennial Section N-4 - Bulbs, Corms, Tubers and Rhizomes 49 Canna 50 Dahlia 51 Dahlia, bicolor 52 Elephant Ears 53 Gladiolus 54 Tuberoses, single flowered 55 Tuberoses, double flowered 56 Any other Section N-5 - Roses 57 Miniature, one bloom, any color 58 Standard (Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora) one bloom, any color Section N-6 - Arboreal 59 Any Needled Evergreen Tree (such as Fir, Spruce, Pine), one branch 18" to 30" long, must be labeled 60 Any Needled Evergreen Shrub (such as Juniper or Yew), one branch 9" to 18" long, must be labeled 61 Any Deciduous Tree (such as Crab, Tulip, Magnolia, Maple, Oak, Willow, Chestnut, Ginkgo), one branch 18" to 30" long, must be labeled 62 Any Ilex (Holly), one branch 18" to 30" long, must be labeled 63 Any Barberry, one branch 18" to 30" long, must be labeled 64 Any Other Non-Blooming Shrub, one branch 18" to 30" long, must be labeled 65 Hydrangea 66 Crepe Myrtle 67 Rose of Sharon 68 Any Shrub in Bloom, one branch 18" to 30" long, must be labeled 69 Any branch with fruits, nuts or berries, one branch 18" to 30" long, must be labeled DESIGN CLASS 1. General rules and regulations of this department apply. 2. All entries in question should be cleared by the director before being placed. 3. More than one entry per design class will be allowed provided each. entry is different in form or technique. 4. Event Director and may subdivide classes. 5. No artificial plant material may be used. 6. Designer has complete freedom of choice of plant material. 7. Accessories permitted in all design classes. 8. Exhibits and ribbons will be left in place until 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 19 unless prior arrangement has been made. Section N-8 - DESIGN CLASSES 70 All About the Greens (fresh foliage or potted plant) 71 Old and New (some native - dried and fresh) 72 Birds and Bees (fresh) 73 Til the Cows Come Home (dried and fresh). 74 Garden Basket - Arrangement in a Basket, fresh. Three stems/ blooms or more of each of 6 different varieties, casually arranged in a basket supplied by the exhibitor. There must be at least 12 entries in each of the sections to qualify for the following top awards. The top awards in the youth sections will be awarded if there are at least 3 entries in a section (age group). Maximum number given is 6 (one per age group). Horticulture (Classes 1-69), Blue ribbon - 4 points, red ribbon - 3 points and white ribbons - 2 points. Design (Classes 70-74), Blue ribbon - 10 points, red ribbon - 8 points and white ribbons - 6 points. Horticulture Excellence (Best Entry in classes 1-74)...15 Arboreal Award, (Best Entry - Classes 59-69)...15 Best Design, (Best Entry - Classes 78-82)...15 Best in Class (one per section in N1 through N6)...10 Sweepstakes - most total points in Classes Section O DAHLIA SHOW Friday, August 18 & Saturday, August 19 Director - Larry Boucher, Peculiar, MO Randall Burfeind, Overland Park, KS Bernard Lohkamp, Grandview, MO 1. Specimen blooms are judged on color, form, stem, bloom position, 9